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Integrated Initiative on energy efficiency &renewable energy in buildingsRelevant Policy Developments

Robert NuijDirectorate-General for EnergyEnergy Efficiency

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The EU 20-20-20 targets by 2020

Greenhousegas levels

Energyefficiency

Renewables inenergy mix

-20%100%

+20%

8,5%

+20%

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Are we getting there?

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Policy response: a new Energy Efficiency Directive

• Officially proposed in June 2011• Public sector to lead by example

• Procurement of high energy efficiency products, services and buildings• Annual renovation rate of 3% of buildings above 250 m2

• Local energy efficiency plans• Introduction of energy management systems• Use of Energy Performance Contracting

• Increase awareness of the benefits of improvements in EE

• Member States to create incentives for SMEs to undergo energy audits• Mandatory audits for large companies• Incentives for the implementation of recommended measures

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A new Energy Efficiency Directive

• Creating benefits for consumers• National energy efficiency obligation for utilities• Smart metering• Ensure accuracy & frequency of billing based on actual

consumption• Provide appropriate information with the bill

• Energy Efficiency in transportation and distribution of energy

• Network tariffs• Monitoring of efficiency levels of generation installations

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EU 27 total

Energy use

CO2-emmissions

EU-Buildings

sector 40% 36%

Why this focus on buildings?

• Buildings are responsible for:

• ~40% of EU-Energy use• ~36% CO2-emissions

• 9% of EU 27 GDP• 8% of EU-workforce

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

• Key elements of Directive 2002/91/EC:

• A methodology to calculate and rate the energy performance

• Minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings that undergo major renovation

• Energy performance certificates

• Regular inspections of heating and air conditioning systems

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The EPBD makes energy efficiency visible

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EPBD recast

• Directive 2002/91/EC was revised in 2010

• Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings (recast)

• Entry into force: July 2010

• Implementation by Member States two years after entry into force i.e. July 2012 (for most provisions)

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Key elements of the recast EPBD

• Based on the same principles as Directive 2002/91/EC:• General framework (principle of subsidiarity)• Minimum energy requirements • Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)• Inspection of the efficiency of heating and cooling• Independent experts for certification• Exemplary role of public sector

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Key elements of the recast EPBD

• But includes a number of new elements:• Introduction of “nearly zero energy buildings”• Methodology for calculating cost-optimal levels of

minimum energy performance requirements• Voluntary certification scheme for non-residential

buildings• Extension of minimum requirements to all buildings• Strengthening Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

by:Independent control system for EPCsPublication of the EPCs in all commercial announcementsExtension of display (>500m2, 2015>250m2)

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Nearly zero-energy buildings

• Article 2, Directive 2010/31/EU:• A building that has a very high energy performance

whereby the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required should be covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including RES onsite or nearby

• Art. 9 (1): Member States shall ensure, that • By 31 December 2020 all new buildings occupied are

nearly zero-energy buildings and;• after 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and

owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings

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Nearly zero-energy buildings

• Member States to draw up national plans for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings, including:• Practical application of definition• Intermediate targets• Measures to promote NZEBs (also existing

buildings)• Commission to report on progress in Member

States by end 2012

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Cost optimal methodology

• Instruction on how to set minimum performance requirements

• Rationale: equivalent level of ambition in Member States but no harmonisation

• Aim: Shift focus from upfront investment costs to life cycle costs

• Based on CEN standards (are being revised)• Member States to complete framework with national

parameters and report calculations + input data to the Commission

• Comparison of result with current requirements and adjust building codes if needed

• Adopted by Commission on 16 January 2012

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Voluntary certification scheme

• Currently in preparation• First discussions with Member States and

stakeholders revealed a preference for a ‘best in class’ label

• To be based on CEN standards, with a ‘harmonised’ calculation method

• Preference to avoid a false start with negative impact on reputation of the scheme

• A European Eco-label for office buildings is also under preparation (by DG Environment)

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Renewable Energy Sources Directive• Sets mandatory national targets for share of

RES by 2020

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Renewable Energy Sources Directive

• Introduction of RES in national strategies• Development of NREAP

• Introduction of measures in Member States to increase the share of RES

• Minimum RES levels for new and existing buildings by end 2014

• Public buildings to lead by example by beginning 2012

• Recommendation on use of RES and district heating• For planning, design, building and renovation of residential

and industrial areas• For city infrastructure planning

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Thank you for your attention

Robert Nuij

Tel: +32 (0)2 298 6183Email: robert.nuij@ec.europa.eu